Bouquets

We're honored to celebrate these people and accomplishments this week. Bouquets go to:

» U.S. Navy Commander Sam Geiger, a former Monroe resident and graduate of Ouachita Christian School, who was recently given command of the USS San Juan, based out of New London Submarine Base in Connecticut.» Regions Bank, which provided the $100,000 local match so the University of Louisiana at Monroe can participate in the new Workforce and Innovation for a Stronger Economy Plan. "I want to personally thank Regions Bank," said ULM President Nick J. Bruno. "This goes a long way in helping us get the first funds from the WISE Plan. I am grateful for the generosity and partnership that we have had with Regions over the years." Regions Bank Area President George Campbell expressed that he hopes to be able to make more donations to the university in the future. » LSU javelin thrower and West Monroe High School product Rebekah Wales, who will make her debut for Team USA in the 2014 IAAF World Junior Championships July 22 to 27, 2014 in Eugene, Oregon. Wales was one of just two female javelin throwers to qualify after 18 girls recently attempted to make the team in Oregon. Wales threw 164 feet, 7 inches in that competition. It was a big accomplishment for Wales, who had thrown just 154-2 on her way to 19th-place with LSU at the NCAA Championships a month earlier in Eugene.» Brayden Pye, A.E. Philips Lab School; Haley Smith, Choudrant High School; Aaron Caldwell, Choudrant High School, and Amani McWain, Ruston Junior High. These students have artwork that was selected for display in the Louisiana Governor's Mansion. While most students across the area are enjoying the final weeks of summer, many at Excellence Academy have chosen to continue with their education.» Students at Excellence Academy, who are attending a voluntary summer school to enrich their knowledge and avoid the loss of learning that sometimes occurs in the summer.» Lagniappe Auto Title, Ready Decks, Cheeks AirWorx, MyWants, Centric Federal Credit Union and Coast Professional, who were honored Wednesday during the first West Monroe-West Ouachita Chamber of Commerce Small Business Awards program.

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Bouquets

We're honored to celebrate these people and accomplishments this week. Bouquets go to: